A New High-Tech Image For Colonoscopies (NAPSA)—There’s actually some good news for those in need of a colonoscopy. New technology is offering patients more comfort when undergoing thetest. It also potentially enables medical pro- fessionals to complete the exam in less time than when performed with existing equipment. Currently, there are over 12 million colonoscopies performed each year in the U.S. The demand is driven by the fact that ScopeGuide providesa real-time, 3D view of a scope inside the colon. detection through screening they only have to view a single colon canceris the second-largest form of cancer and that early offers a better chance of beating the disease. monitor. Less Time And More Comfort There is evidence that professionals in the field have a positive where the colonoscope overlaps response to the technology. For and causes patient discomfort and example, when asked about his slows down the procedure. experience using the device, New Technology Steven Lichtenstn, D.O., Director ScopeGuide from Olympusis a of the Division of Gastroenterology, new technology that assists physi- Medical Director, Endoscopy/GI cians during a colonoscopy.It is Lab at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, designed to identify and mitigate said that using it had decreased loops, which can increase patient the time requiredfor a colonoscopy comfort and reduce procedure and that he now usesit for every colonoscopy he performs. time. The new technology shows an Lichtenstn said, “The effiaccurate 3-D reconstruction of the ciencies created by ScopeGuide Oneof the biggest challenges with colonoscopies is “looping,” position and configuration of the endoscope position within the colon that is refreshed multiple times per second for real-time viewing. Physicians can now view the image provided by the device alongside the endoscopic image when they use it in conjunction with a monitor with picture-in- picture functionality. As a result, include improved patient comfort and a more precise anatomical location for where your scops at any point during the procedure.” ScopeGuide is an integral part of Evis Exera III, the Olympus endoscopy platform. For ad di- tional information, call 800-8489024 or visit the website at www.olympusamerica.com/scope guide.
